Greetings! We miss you!

I'm sure you've been wondering: When will I get to use the library again?
Our leadership team has been planning how we will provide in-person services to our community. Wow, what can I say? It's complicated!

Let me start by saying, thank you for staying connected.
It has been wonderful to see how many of you are using our digital resources. We are pleased to be able to support these fantastic tools. Haven't used them yet? Check out the full list here: eLibrary

Our online programs are going strong, it is great to see you virtually. In the past week, we've started updating the library website event calendar with all the virtual programs taking place.
The full calendar is available here: Library Programs

Thank you for continuing to keep your library materials at home. I know you want them out of your house. As soon as the book drops can be open again, we will let you know!

When will the library re-open?
I wish I could say. Specific timing of re-opening depends on several factors including guidance from state and local officials, the availability of PPE for staff, and availability of cleaning supplies.

While we would love to be back in the library, the Governor's Executive Orders prohibit staff from working onsite. (See Deeper Dive for more information below.)

As soon as we are able, we will be working toward curbside pickup services. We are also discussing other new low/no contact service models. More details about these services will be promoted once staff are back at the library.

We are also evaluating recommendations for cleaning and quarantine of library materials and will be adapting our procedures to ensure proper social distancing for staff and patrons.

Want to chat about this?
I will be hosting an online Director Chat on Friday, May 8th at 11:00 am to answer any questions you may have about the library at this time. This Director Chat will be streamed live on the library's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/PeterWhitePublicLibrary/

I will respond to questions live, or you are welcome to send questions ahead of time via email: aingpwpl@gmail.com

We thank you for your continued support and are looking forward to the time when we are able to offer in-person services again.

Be well.

Andrea Ingmire
Library Director
906-226-4303
Deeper Dive - Executive Order Soup
The Library of Michigan has provided several documents to help libraries navigate the impact of these Executive Orders on our services. The latest Executive Order 2020-69 pertained primarily to retail providing goods and services. Especially those related to food/beverage via curbside services.

The order also called out libraries and museums to be closed to the public through May 28th.

What that means for us now, only staff performing 'essential duties' can be on site through May 15th.

Contact Andrea Ingmire with any questions or comments! aingpwpl@gmail.com 906-226-4303
The Mission of the Peter White Public Library is to enrich the community through access to library services and cultural opportunities.